Exam 8: Muscle Physiology

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Indicate which bands are being described in each statement by writing the appropriate letter(s) in the blank using the answer code below (more than one answer may apply): -Composed of thick filaments only.

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Match muscle term with correct characteristic. -myoglobin

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____________________ refers to the series of events linking muscle excitation to muscle contraction.

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For every muscle there is an optimal length at which maximum ____________________ is achieved.

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Indicate which of the characteristics in question apply to each of the muscle fiber types by using the following answer code (more than one answer may apply): -Hypertrophies in response to weight training.

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Indicate the characteristics of the muscle-tension receptors using the following answer code: -Found in intrafusal fibers.

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Cross bridges have actin binding sites that are normally covered by troponin and tropomyosin except during excitation-contraction coupling.

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Match sarcomere component with correct characteristic. -Contains only thin filaments.

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The term excitation-contraction coupling refers to the series of events linking muscle excitation and subsequent contraction

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Rigor mortis occurs when Ca²+ links actin and the myosin globular head together in a rigor complex.

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Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of muscle. -Is important in maintaining posture.

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For a(n) ____________________ isotonic contraction, the contraction resists the stretching of the muscle.

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The sarcoplasmic reticulum stores ____ when a muscle is relaxed and releases it for binding to ____ during contraction.

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The sarcolemma

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Indicate which of the characteristics in question apply to each of the muscle fiber types by using the following answer code (more than one answer may apply): -Uses up considerable glycogen.

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Fast glycolytic fibers have:

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Acetylcholinesterase removes ACh from receptors.

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Z lines

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Skeletal muscles are capable of limited repair after injury.

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The smaller the load, the lower the velocity at which the muscle fiber shortens during an isotonic tetanic contraction.

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